Alabama Local Pulse

Central Alabama Water, the region's largest utility, approved a new insurance broker in a rushed move that considered only one firm, raising...

Homewood's mayor and three council members publicly backed city manager Cale Smith at Monday's meeting, insisting the hiring freeze is not an attempt...

Former Sen. Doug Jones presented his "Vision for Alabama" in Birmingham, centering on health, democracy, and economic opportunity.

• Health: Expand...

• City invests $650,000 ($600k operations + $50k lease) for Birmingham Oasis at 600 3rd Avenue North, opening late September.
• Urban Alchemy will run...

• Council unanimously approved a four-year extension letting developer recoup $25 million in sales tax rebates instead of $20 million
• Phases two and...

Homewood fire officials have declared multiple buildings at the Park at Buckingham apartments unsafe for human occupancy after years of failed...

Huntsville residents will have another public hearing on a proposed Tesla battery storage system. Huntsville Utilities says the project would boost grid resilience, support demand response, and help lower peak electricity costs.

Pelham Board of Education approved personnel changes including new pre-K specialist roles and principal contract amendments, while highlighting...

State Rep. Leigh Hulsey and Sen. April Weaver presented grant checks to the Jane B. Holmes Library, praising director Dan Dearing for making it welcoming to all ages.

Council President Wardine T. Alexander will host a family-friendly Bookbag Giveaway on August 1 from 11 AM to 2 PM at Roosevelt City Recreation...

Two and a half years after Huntsville's hands-free law took full effect, many drivers continue to ignore it. Distracted driving remains a major crash cause, with officers reporting drivers filming crashes or rear-ending others.

Shop local at the Birmingham Back to School Craft & Vendor Market this weekend.

• Free admission Saturday Aug. 1 (11 a.m.–8 p.m.) and Sunday Aug. 2...

Deadly shooting at Comfort Suites on Torok Circle left one man dead Monday evening around 7:30 p.m. HPD's major crimes unit is investigating after the shooter stayed on scene.

Two structural incidents hit Birmingham within days, disrupting businesses and prompting safety questions.

• A large sinkhole closed part of Roberts...

Birmingham City Council convenes today at 9:30 AM in City Council Chambers at 710 20th Street North. Residents can access the full agenda PDF and watch the meeting live via the city's portal.

CNi Solutions is hosting its sixth annual Fresh to School Braid-a-Thon on August 2 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Bob Harrison Senior Center, providing...

Helena families can enjoy Buck Creek Festival October 9-10 at Amphitheater Park with free live music, a duck race, local vendors and a children's area.

Pelham officials will vote this week on a consulting agreement to launch the long-promised redevelopment of the former Oak Mountain Amphitheater property. The move marks the first concrete step toward transforming the site after years of planning.

Huntsville recycling pickups remain delayed by 2-3 days as crews finish last week's routes before starting this week's. Leave carts out on your scheduled day until collected.

No significant updates today.